Uniphore acquires Emotion Research Lab, adds video AI capabilities to innovation portfolio23/1/2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 -- Uniphore, an early leader in Conversational Service Automation (CSA), has announced the acquisition of Emotion Research Lab, a cutting-edge video and emotion AI company.
“Today, we welcome the Emotion Research Lab family to Uniphore and celebrate the addition of not only cutting-edge technology to our portfolio, but a very talented team of professionals who will add high voltage charges to the Uniphore innovation engine,” said Uniphore Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Umesh Sachdev. When combined with Uniphore’s CSA solutions, which understands, analyses and automates voice conversations in real-time, Emotion Research Lab's extensive video-focused AI capabilities will deliver entirely new applications and experiences across the enterprise. Combining voice and video AI with automation and machine learning will open up new use cases, including customer experience, sales, marketing, HR and other critical areas of business, according to a statement. Essentially, this powerful combination will drive new waves of transformation by delivering automated and intelligent conversational and collaboration resources that enhance communication and can ultimately drive better business results. Emotion Research Lab’s software uses advanced facial emotion recognition and eye tracking technology to capture and analyse interactions over video in real-time to enhance engagement between people. In addition to the intellectual property, Emotion Research Lab employees formally join the Uniphore family and work begins immediately on integrating cutting edge technology to deliver first-of-a-kind voice and video AI products for the enterprise in the second half of 2021. -- BERNAMA
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TripleBlind’s Asia Pacific expansion accelerates data collaboration opportunities among enterprises22/1/2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 -- TripleBlind, creator of a rapid, efficient and cost effective data privacy and clean room solution, has announced the availability of its solution for enterprises operating throughout much of South Asia and Australia.
TripleBlind enables enterprises to enforce the most current data privacy standards, such as Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and is initially available through the ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) API Exchange (APIX) Marketplace. According to a statement, the unique nature of TripleBlind’s technology platform allows organisations to stay compliant with PDPA, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other regional data residency regulations. Additionally, to drive TripleBlind’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, it has brought in Alvin Tan as director of business development, APAC, who has nearly a decade of experience developing, executing and managing sales and business strategy in Asia, Australia and the US. TripleBlind will initially be available via the APIX Marketplace, a global cloud-based platform that enables financial institutions and fintech companies to discover one another on a curated global marketplace, design experiments collaboratively and deploy innovative solutions quickly at a lower cost. It also includes the APIX Global Fintech Marketplace where a member can ideate on business problems and search for pre-built solutions. TripleBlind’s rapid, efficient and cost effective data privacy and data clean room solution unlocks new opportunities in a wide range of applications. This includes enabling competitive financial institutions collaborate for mutual benefits such as developing better anti-money laundering and privately using each other’s data to achieve an overall reduction in fraud and attain higher levels of compliance. -- BERNAMA A Behind-The-Scenes look at the Arts & Technology Behind KSK Land’s Chinese New Year Campaign
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- When all you need to experience the world is by WiFi, your choices for escape are limitless. To usher in the year of the Ox, KSK Land, one of Malaysia’s leading lifestyle property developers has launched a one-of-its-kind experiential digital dreamscape where you get to immerse yourself in an otherworldly digital dreamscape and discover the inspirations behind the residential towers of 8 Conlay - YOO8 serviced by Kempinski. Upon arriving at the dreamscape portal (cny.8conlay.com), users will be able to virtually escape into an island paradise that symbolises the Chinese character of prosperity. While exploring at their own relaxed pace, users will be able to interact with icons which enables them to learn more about the inspirations behind 8 Conlay. The soundtrack to the dreamscape is composed by Dae Kim, an internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist who has composed an ethereal yet optimistic soundtrack specifically for the dreamscape portal. If that’s not enough to entice your curiosity, you can also stand a chance to receive a limited edition Chinese New Year hand-illustrated ang pow packet gift set by spotting the 8 oxen that have been hidden in the virtual dreamscape. A project between KSK Land and multidisciplinary creative studio Fictionist Studio, this custom-designed pop-up set is inspired by Platter, the upcoming experiential dining hall at 8 Conlay. A closer look at the ang pow packets reveals a nostalgic chic theme that was hand-illustrated by Malaysian illustrator Barbarian Flower. Charming details include beautiful floral elements combined with nostalgic delights such as jelly, white rabbit candy, pineapple tarts and love letter wafers interspersed with Lunar New Year motifs such as birds, peaches, flowers and fishes. “Bespoke experiences are what we deliver to our customers at KSK Land. In the new norm, facilitating virtual connectivity and digitisation is having a sense of adventure and curiosity. To usher in the year of the Ox, we wanted to give people an experience of ‘escapism’ into a world through the 8 Conlay dreamscape portal where they can immerse themselves while also learning more about the inspirations and the ‘artists’ behind the making of 8 Conlay - KSK Land’s maiden project - through visual and audio interactivity.” “The custom-made KSK Chinese New Year gift set also serves as a visual reminder on the timeless traditional reunion of family and friends during the festivities, with the plate as the core focus of the gift set. Since food always takes centre stage at any gathering, the plate that it is served on tends to be overlooked. Just like how KSK Land sets the stage for people to work, live and play at 8 Conlay, the plate represents a stage and vessel for the full dining experience. Drawing upon this parallel, for this Chinese New Year, we want to pay homage to this humble household object by using it as a canvas to tell the story of KSK and its businesses, intertwined with festive narratives,” said Joanne Kua, Chief Executive Officer of KSK Group and Managing Director of KSK Land. Those who experience the digital dreamscape will also stand a chance to win their very own KSK Chinese New Year Ang Pow gift set. For more details, visit our official Instagram accounts at @8Conlay and @KSKLand. NOTE TO EDITORS: About KSK Land Founded in 2013, KSK Land is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KSK Group Berhad, an established Malaysian investment holding company. With an existing presence in the general insurance business across Southeast Asia with KSK Insurance Indonesia and KSK Insurance Thailand, KSK Group expanded into the property development market in Malaysia with KSK Land. A dynamic new player on the international property development scene, KSK Land’s maiden project, 8 Conlay, reflects the company’s vision to craft bespoke properties that prioritise design, craftsmanship and lifestyle. About 8 Conlay Designed by architect Hud Bakar (of RSP Architects) with landscapes by designer Pok Kobkongsanti (of TROP Studio), 8 Conlay will welcome a new generation of the world’s pioneers and trailblazers to the vibrant heart of Kuala Lumpur. Perfectly poised between nature and the city’s leading attractions, the three-tower integra ed property will elevate the art of living with a five-star Kempinski Hotel, experiential retail quarters and branded residences called YOO8 serviced by Kempinski, which have been curated exclusively by Steve Leung and YOO (Tower A) and Kelly Hoppen for YOO (Tower B). SOURCE : KSK Land Award-winning hit mobile game released on the Apple App Store and Google Play in South Korea SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA): This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210119005175/en/ WHO: Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells has launched in South Korea. Officially licensed from Warner Bros. Games and published under the Portkey Games label, this award-winning mobile game has begun rolling out to players in South Korea, fully localized in Korean. WHAT: Recipient of a Google Play 2020 Award for Best Casual Game and Apple App Store Editors’ Choice Award, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells is now available for free download on the App Store and Google Play in South Korea. Players in this region can access all current and previously released content, featuring more than 1,000 magic-infused Match-3 puzzles inspired by the story of Harry Potter and the wizarding world. Alongside the game’s launch in South Korea, all players of the game can access new avatar customizations inspired by recording artist and Harry Potter fan, Zayn Malik. These customizations, including new beard, earring, eyebrow, hair and eye options, were developed to create Malik’s avatar in December, and are rolling out now in-game to all players. QUOTE: “Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells has earned awards and recognition for its compelling gameplay and authentic portrayal of the beloved characters, locations and magic of the series,” said Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga. “But it also brings a spirit of competition to the Wizarding World, as players join in-game Clubs with other fans to rise through the ranks of global leaderboards. As some of the most avid and competitive gamers in the world, we’re excited to welcome players in South Korea to enjoy the magic, community and Club competition of Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells.” BACKGROUND: In Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, players enter a Match-3 adventure brimming with the spells, humour, colour and characters of the Harry Potter series. Featuring the soundtrack and voiceover recordings from the original Harry Potter films, fans follow an authentic, mobile retelling of Harry’s journey through the wizarding world. Earning spells and special boosts as they advance, players solve Match-3 puzzles populated with hopping Chocolate Frogs, fluttering Winged Keys, battling wizard’s chess pieces and other unexpected obstacles and objects. In the spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition at Hogwarts, players can join or form clubs with other fans to socialise, collaborate on puzzle strategies, share lives and vie for prizes in exclusive Club Events. Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells is playable on iOS and Android devices worldwide, as well as on Amazon Kindle and Facebook. For more information and to connect with other fans, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and visit the game’s website at www.harrypotterpuzzlesandspells.com. SUPPORTING ASSETS: Supporting visual assets available at: http://bit.ly/HPPS_SouthKoreaLaunch About Zynga Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. To date, more than one billion people have played Zynga’s franchises including CSR RacingTM, Empires & PuzzlesTM, Merge Dragons!TM, Merge Magic!TM, Toon BlastTM, Toy BlastTM and Words With FriendsTM . Zynga’s games are available in more than 150 countries and are playable across social platforms and mobile devices worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, India, Turkey and Finland. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or the Zynga blog. About Warner Bros. Games Warner Bros. Games, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information about Warner Bros. Games can be found at https://www.wbgames.com/. About Portkey Games Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and videogame experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the Wizarding World setting to create new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the magic of the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can define their own Wizarding World story. WIZARDING WORLD, HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. HARRY POTTER: PUZZLES & SPELLS, PORTKEY GAMES, WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia © and ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. ™ Zynga Inc. All Rights Reserved. WB SHIELD: ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s20) View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210119005175/en/ Contact ZYNGA MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Whitney | [email protected] Source : Zynga Inc. --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 -- Capco, the global management and technology consultancy, has named James Arnett as Managing Partner for the APAC region with responsibility for managing the firm’s business across Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Capco Chief Executive Officer, Lance Levy said: “Appointing James to lead APAC underscores Capco’s commitment to investing in the region. “His deep expertise around emerging technologies and data-led transformation within capital markets and banking will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business and presence in the region.” Arnett has over 20 years’ international experience in consulting, banking and technology, working with some of the world’s largest financial institutions and a number of the UK’s pioneer internet banks. He led and built out Capco’s UK Finance, Risk and Compliance practice and most recently, was Head of the UK Capital Markets practice. According to a statement, Arnett joined Capco in 2011, having held roles at IBM Global Business Services, Capita, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and The Co-operative Bank. He will be based out of Capco’s Hong Kong office, and will relocate from London once travel restrictions are lifted. More details at www.capco.com. -- BERNAMA |
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